New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
John Ellwood Baumgardner
Columbia University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1199173
- NY reg #
The record in one line
John Ellwood Baumgardner has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #2930 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Columbia University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
John Ellwood Baumgardner has carried New York bar registration 1199173 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY (3,238 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, John Ellwood Baumgardner has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
John Ellwood Baumgardner's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
John Ellwood Baumgardner is earlier in the New York, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #2,930 of 93,608 (3rd percentile). See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2,930
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 3rd
- Admitted
- 1976
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Nathan Abramowitz admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Beryl Ann Abrams admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Paul J. Acinapura admitted 1976 · 50 yr
- Judith A. Ackerman admitted 1976 · 50 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How John compares to fellow Columbia University alumni
Among the 1,229 Columbia University graduates in the New York register, John Ellwood Baumgardner is longer-tenured than 99%.
50 years vs. Columbia University alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,229 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Columbia University's active-bar rate
Of Columbia University's 3,238 alumni in the New York register, 53.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Columbia University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1199173
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 558-3866
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
John Ellwood Baumgardner's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
Same firm affiliation: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
Near-tenure Columbia University alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1976 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1976), other cities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is John Baumgardner licensed?
John Baumgardner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was John Ellwood Baumgardner admitted to the bar?
John Ellwood Baumgardner's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did John Ellwood Baumgardner go to law school?
John Ellwood Baumgardner attended COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.
What company does John Ellwood Baumgardner work for?
John Ellwood Baumgardner is associated with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY.
Is John Ellwood Baumgardner in good standing?
Yes, John Ellwood Baumgardner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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